Sanctuary Functional Medicine

07/25/2025

This is why eating gummy bears is much more prudent than eating gummy worms. Imagine: 'He was slaughtered by worms' versus 'He fell to a swarm of bears in valiant struggle.' The point makes itself.

07/25/2025

Brand-New Classes Just Launched—Secure Your Spot!

We’re excited to announce a brand-new lineup of classes designed to equip, educate, and empower you on your health journey! Whether you're looking to better understand how to detox your home and body or improve your nutrition—we've got something for you.

Registration is open! Don’t miss this opportunity to take a powerful step toward better health.

See Upcoming Classes & Register at https://shorturl.at/HvqZG

We can’t wait to see you there!

07/24/2025

07/23/2025

Beat the Summer Heat with Light, Nourishing Meals!

When temps rise, our bodies start craving lighter, refreshing meals that keep us cool and energized.

Whether you're heading to the pool, planning a picnic, or just trying to beat the heat indoors, here are 6 delicious and easy whole-food recipes to fuel your summer that can be found on our blog here https://shorturl.at/8hm3K:

- Fresh Summer Rolls
- Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
- Lentil Pasta Salad
- Caprese Zoodles
- Salmon Lettuce Wraps
- Avocado Chicken Salad

Want more family-friendly recipe ideas or a custom summer meal plan? We’d love to help! Our nutrition team is here to make healthy eating joyful and doable.

Start your journey today by scheduling your first conversation with our team at https://shorturl.at/P0bgN

07/23/2025

Proverbs 17:20
Liars prosper. This is an everyday experience, for those who look, and the constant state of politics at least. More, lies seem eminently useful to us at every turn- to smooth over....
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Sanctuary Functional Medicine, under the direction of Dr Eric Potter, IFMCP MD, provides functional medicine services to Nashville, Middle Tennessee and beyond. We frequently treat patients from Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, and more... offering the hope of healthier more a...

07/22/2025

Is Food Triggering Your Seasonal Allergies?

In the Nashville area, allergy season hits hard — but what if the foods you're eating are actually making it worse?

Certain foods can cross-react with common environmental pollens like birch, grass, and ragweed — and you may be unknowingly adding fuel to the allergy fire.

- Birch Pollen: Apples, pears, cherries, carrots, celery, almonds, and more
- Grass Pollen: Oranges, melons, tomatoes, peaches, potatoes
- Ragweed Pollen: Bananas, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, chamomile, zucchini

The good news? You can take back control. From dietary swaps to immune-boosting foods and natural histamine remedies like quercetin, our functional medicine team is here to guide you.

Ready to get to the root of your seasonal symptoms? Schedule a consult with our team today.

Read the full blog here: https://shorturl.at/2Ryfw

07/22/2025

Ladies, let’s talk PROTEIN!
Many women aren’t getting enough of this powerhouse nutrient—and it’s more important than you might think. Protein supports muscle, metabolism, hormones, skin, hair, nails, AND helps balance blood sugar.

Whether you’re in your 30s or post-menopausal, your body needs it—daily.
Not sure how much is right for you? Our nutrition team can help.

Learn why protein matters and how to make it part of your daily routine in our latest blog post! https://shorturl.at/sWOhY

07/19/2025

Sweeteners and Early Puberty? The “Conspiracies” Are Going Mainstream.

Did you know some artificial sweeteners may trigger early puberty in kids? Even the Endocrine Society is now reporting it.

Dr. Eric Potter breaks down new research showing links between aspartame, sucralose, and glycyrrhizin—and the rise in early puberty and long-term metabolic issues. What was once dismissed as a “conspiracy” is now being presented at mainstream medical conferences.

If your child is consuming diet drinks, sugar-free snacks, or even herbal sweeteners, you’ll want to read this.

Get Dr. Potter’s full breakdown and learn why we advise families to rethink artificial sweeteners for their kids' long-term health.

Read the full article on our blog: https://shorturl.at/RUkq3

Ready to work with a provider who looks at the root cause?
Start your journey: https://sanctuaryfunctionalmedicine.com/intensive-program/

07/16/2025

What Most Doctors Miss…

Most people don’t need another prescription—they need a new approach to healing.

At Sanctuary Functional Medicine, Dr. Potter is asking better questions. Instead of simply masking your symptoms with meds, he works to uncover what’s missing, overloaded, or inflamed—and then restores balance so your body can heal from the inside out.

Tired of treating symptoms without answers?
Ready to get to the root of your health issues?

Watch the video and learn more at SanctuaryFunctionalMedicine.com

07/16/2025

Proverbs 17:19
We do not live lives of peace, we men of earth. Always trouble is in our hearts; ever trouble looms in our lives; perpetually the world whispers of the destruction it can unleash against itself. "Here wealth is fleeting....
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Whoever loves transgression loves strife; he who makes his door high seeks destruction. [Proverbs 17:19]   We do not live lives of peace, we men of earth. Always trouble is in our hearts; ever trouble looms in our lives; perpetually the world whispers of the destruction it can unleash against itsel...

07/16/2025

Stop, ask, listen, and believe what they tell you.